We love Wednesdays because we get to hear stories about Kane’s history from the Historic Preservation Society! Tonight John Marconi shares about the once thriving glass industry right here in Kane and James City.
The photo of glass featured at the top of the blog are examples of what was used to pave roads in James city instead of gravel. That fact was featured in Ripley’s Believe It or Not because it was the only place where streets were made of glass.
Watch the video to hear more stories from the era of glass factories in and around Kane!
A few pictures:
We still have a few Wednesdays left during 100 Days. What stories about Kane history would you like to hear in the upcoming weeks?
Very informative! My Great Grandfather was an electrical engineer at The American Plate Glass Factory In James City. My Grandmother spent most of her childhood here. Maybe someday I will visit!
That’s so neat to know your great grandfather worked in James City! I hope you make it for a visit sometime soon!